Millcreek Community Church

Refusing to Worry

May 20, 2012 | Todd Cyphers

Luke 12:22-34

Refusing To Worry

Luke 12:22-34

Walter Kelly - "Worry is faith in the negative, trust in the unpleasant, assurance of disaster & belief in defeat."

Romans 14:17 Page #1138

Philippians 3:19 Page #1177

1 Corinthians 6:12-13 Page #1144

1 Corinthians 10:31 Page #1148

Hebrews 11:32-40 Page #1205

Why it is wrong to worry:

1. Unhelpful

2. Unhealthy

3. Unnecessary

4. Unfaithful

God's Remedy for worry:

Faith
Community
Generosity
Treasure

FAMILY FAITH SHEET

{For Spiritual Growth & Prayer}

Monday

Review Sunday’s message with someone.
Read Phil. 3:17-19. Why do people who do not treasure & trust Christ worry?
How would you define worry/anxiety?
When are you most tempted to worry?
What do you do or where do you turn when you are feeling anxious?

Tuesday

Read Phil. 4:4-7. How are followers of Christ to deal with worry & anxiety?
How do we know when we have trusted our worries to our Heavenly Father?
What all is wrong with being a “worrier” as a Follower of Christ?

Wednesday

Read this week’s Transformation Scripture & use it as a prayer guide – Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 (Cross References - Psalm 73:25, 107:9, 1 Pt. 2:2)

Thursday - As you prepare for this Resurrection Sunday, read Joshua 4:1-9; 19-24. What eternal attributes of God can you see from these verses? What “remembrance stones” do you or your family possess? What happens when a person or family sees God as great & mighty? (See vs. 24)?

Friday – Read Philippians 4:8. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Discuss and give some examples of what each of these exhortations mean & check to see if they are characteristic of your life.

Saturday – Preparing for Resurrection Sunday, pray that the Great Acts of God in our lives would strengthen our faith & dependence. Pray for those families that have lost loved ones while protecting our freedoms. Pray for repentance, strengthened faith, & sincere worship that glorifies God across the nations.

Isaiah 46:9 Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me.

Series Information

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